Albany Law School Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Brenda Baddam, Class of 2017, who is an associate attorney at Barclay Damon. Brenda was one of four Albany Law School graduates recently named to City & State's "40 Under 40" list of rising stars. Contact Brenda: bbaddam@barclaydamon.com City & State's 40 Under 40 list: https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/40-under-40/2020-albany-40-under-40-rising-stars.html Albany Common Council meeting to discuss field sobriety tests in Spanish: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/albany-common-council-meeting-to-discuss-field-sobriety-tests-in-spanish/

In this episode, we are speaking with Albert and Angela Farone Distinguished Professor of Law Pat Connors, who is the author of Siegel & Connors, New York Practice (6th ed. Thomson, 2018; available on Westlaw) and also hosted a five-part series entitled “Coronavirus and the Courts” earlier this year. Albany Law Coronavirus Updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus Return to Campus FAQ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/return-to-campus-plan-with-president-and-dean-alicia-ouellette The COVID-19 Toll: Time Periods and the Courts During Pandemic (Paywall): https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/07/17/the-covid-19-toll-time-periods-and-the-courts-during-pandemic/?slreturn=20200631100731 Coronavirus and the Courts: Professor Patrick Connors Helps New York’s Lawyers Navigate Sea Change: https://www.albanylaw.edu/faculty/spotlight/Pages/coronavirus-and-the-courts-professor-patrick-connors-helps-new-yorks-lawyers-navigate-sea-change.aspx New York Practice, 6th Practitioner Treatise Series (available on Westlaw too): https://store.legal.thomsonreuters.com/law-products/Practice-Materials/New-York-Practice-6th-Practitioner-Treatise-Series/p/106154332 "Coronavirus and the Courts" Series: https://www.alncorp.com/court-emergency-orders/

In this episode, we're speaking with Professor Sarah Rogerson, who was recently named director of The Justice Center at Albany Law School. She is also a professor of law and remains director of the Immigration Law Clinic within The Justice Center. More about Professor Rogerson: https://www.albanylaw.edu/faculty/directory/profiles?ind=Rogerson,+Sarah+F. Albany Law School Return to Campus Plan: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/return-to-campus The in-house clinics within the Justice Center, through which students represent real clients in actual cases under supervision: Community Economic Development Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/community-development-clinic Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/domestic-violence-prosecution-hybrid-clinic Family Violence Litigation Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/family-violence-litigation-clinic Health Law Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/health-law-clinic Immigration Law Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/immigration-law-clinic Immigration Law Clinic Helps Halt Deportation of Kinimo Ngoran, Capital City Rescue Mission Chef: https://www.albanylaw.edu/about/news/2019/Pages/Immigration-Law-Clinic-Helps-Halt-Deportation-of-Capital-City-Rescue-Mission-Chef.aspx

In this episode, we speak with 2020 Siena College Summer Legal Fellow at the Government Law Center Cheyenne Lufkin, who is the primary author of the latest GLC explainer about the Paycheck Protection Program. Lufkin is a senior at Siena College majoring in political science and minoring in business with a certificate in pre-law. Cheyenne served as an intern in the Albany office of Hodgson & Russ LLP and in the Washington, D.C., office of U.S. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.  She was raised and currently lives in Argyle, New York.  For 10 years, Cheyenne has helped organize the Carl Lufkin Memorial “Pull for a Cure” held in Argyle to raise money for cancer research and treatment. The Paycheck Protection Program explainer: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/government-law-center/the-rural-law-initiative/resources/business-structures/Documents/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Flexibility-Act-of-2020-Explainer.pdf More about the 2020 Siena Fellows: https://www.albanylaw.edu/about/news/2020/Pages/Government-Law-Center-at-Albany-Law-School-Hosts-Summer-2020-Siena-College-Legal-Fellows.aspx

In this episode, we are speaking with the newest member of the Albany Law faculty, Professor Jacob Victor, who is an expert in intellectual property and technology law.  Professor Victor joined the law school on July 1. As a tenure-track faculty member at Albany Law School, Professor Victor will teach intellectual property-related courses and first-year property; develop a program for students interested in innovation- and technology-focused careers; serve as faculty advisor to the Innovation Intensive apprenticeship clinic, an experiential opportunity offered in partnership with the Research Foundation for SUNY and SUNY Polytechnic Institute; and continue his research on how intellectual property law is adapting to the digital age. Also, make sure to check out Albany Law School's Return to Campus Plan at AlbanyLaw.edu/Coronavirus.

From the Albany Law School Career and Professional Development Center: In case you missed our Leveraging LinkedIn program, check out this podcast of Dean Fitzpatrick’s conversation with Roman Zelichenko, Founder & CEO of LaborLess.  Listen here as Roman shares his successes and learn how this lawyer-turned-legal tech startup founder and LinkedIn expert launched his personal brand and his start-up business using LinkedIn. Roman is an energetic and dynamic speaker who is 100% relatable.  Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzelichenko-electronic-lca-posting-public-access-file/ Contact the Career Center for a list of LinkedIn tips and resources, including great advice from Roman on developing content and building your network: https://www.albanylaw.edu/careers

In this episode, we are speaking with President and Dean Alicia Ouellette about the details of Albany Law School's Return to Campus Plan for the fall 2020 semester, which will begin online and in-person on August 24. Full Return to Campus Plan: https: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/Documents/2020-06-Return-to-Campus-Plan.pdf Anticipated Timeline: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/Documents/2020-06-Return-to-Campus-Timeline.pdf Get email updates about returning to campus: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior-one-col.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=3031&cid=6010 July 1 Memo from the Dean on Albany Law's Return to Campus Plan: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/memo-from-the-dean-on-albany-laws-return-to-campus-plan Albany Law School's Return to Campus Page: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/return-to-campus If we don’t answer your question here, you can fill out our simple form. All questions will be considered for our FAQ section. Ask a question here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBGRJL6

Today we are speaking with Kendra Rubin, Class of 2012, who was named the chief legal officer at the State Employees Federal Credit Union (SEFCU) just weeks ago. Prior to SEFCU she was the vice president of governmental affairs with the New York State Credit Union Association and spent time in public service in the New York State Governor's Office, the Department of Health, and the Bureau of Program Counsel. She was named to City & State’s 40 under 40 list in 2019. While at Albany Law School, Rubin was president of the Pro Bono Society and was a recipient of the prestigious Edgar ’46 and Margaret Sandman Fellowship.  Kendra Rubin ’12: From ‘Rising Star’ to VP of Governmental Affairs: https://www.albanylaw.edu/alumni/spotlight/Pages/Kendra-Rubin-12-From-Rising-Star-to-VP-of-Governmental-Affairs.aspx Kendra Rubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-jenkins-rubin-esq-b7ab6825/

In this episode, we are speaking with Matthew Skinner '09, executive director of the New York State Unified Court System’s Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission, about the  Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia.  Skinner was appointed to the Failla Commission in December 2017. The Commission itself was created in 2016 to promote equal participation and access throughout the court system regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. It was named in honor of late New York State Supreme Court Justice and LGBTQ rights advocate Richard C. Failla, who was the first openly gay person elected to that court.  For those who may have missed the ruling on June 15, with a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act—which bans workplace discrimination based on sex, race and religion—also applies to sexual orientation. Prior to the decision, it was legal in a majority of states for employees to be fired for being gay, bisexual, or transgender. More about the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ip/LGBTQ/index.shtml

Today we are speaking with Ira Sockowitz, Class of 1988. Ira is the president of HFG Enterprises, Inc.—a strategic consulting company in Washington, D.C.—and a partner at Medical Solution Pro. Through his work at MedSo Pro he is helping organizations and governments acquire the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to combat the current health crisis and reopen their businesses.  More about MedSo Pro: https://medsopro.com/ Ira Sockowitz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ira-sockowitz-a086617

Albany Law School has a storied history of supporting women in the law. Kate Stoneman, Class of 1898, was the first woman admitted to practice law in New York State—and the first woman to graduate from Albany Law School— paving the way for thousands to follow. The Women’s Leadership Initiative at Albany Law School is dedicated to normalizing female success and continuing that legacy through the development and advancement of Albany Law School students, alumnae, and members of the broader community. This special edition of the podcast is a conversation with the initiative's founding donor, Albany Law School trustee K.C. Petillo-Décossard '05 (hosted by Assistant Dean of the Career and Professional Development Center Mary Walsh Fitzpatrick). The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) is an innovative effort by Albany Law School’s Career and Professional Development Center and Office of Alumni Engagement, which will work together to: - arrange leadership training opportunities for students and alumnae; - organize networking events and integration with the law school’s Alumni Initiative in Mentoring program; - develop a fellowship program. The WLI will draw on the partnership, counsel of senior partners, and alumni leaders throughout the country, particularly in the Capital Region and New York City. More about Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard ’05: https://bit.ly/37eLP2p

On this special edition of the podcast we join a panel discussion, recorded on Sept. 22, presented by the  Women’s Leadership Initiative at Albany Law School, and moderated by President and Dean Alicia Ouellette ’94, with three remarkable Albany Law School alumnae who share insight into their storied career paths:  Hon. Joanne M. Winslow ’86 - Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins ’88 - Founder and Executive Director, Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation(WCAPS) Maria Melendez ’92 - Chief Diversity Officer, Sidley Austin LLP More about the Women's Leadership Initiative: https://www.albanylaw.edu/careers/womens-leadership-initiative#:~:text=The%20Women%22s%20Leadership%20Initiative%20at,members%20of%20the%20broader%20community More about the panelists: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2758&content_id=3634

Join President and Dean Alicia Ouellette ’94 as she updates the community on the state of Albany Law School and highlights the tremendous accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni.

On this special episode of the podcast we are listening in on a discussion between David W. Beier ’73 - Managing Director at Bay City Capital, a venture capital firm investing in the field of life sciences - and Prof. Ray Brescia - the Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law and Technology and Professor of Law - about Brescia's new book, "The Future of Change: How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions,” published by Cornell University Press in April 2020. Recording date: Sept. 23, 2020. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Change-Technology-Shapes-Revolutions/dp/1501748114/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brescia&qid=1600884358&sr=8-2 More about Beier and Brescia: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2758&content_id=3632 Prof. Ray Brescia on 'The Future of Change': https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/prof-ray-brescia-the-author-of-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions Beating COVID-19 and Optimism in Biotech with David Beier '73: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/working-in-the-white-house-beating-covid-19-and-optimism-in-bio-tech-with-david-beier-73

On this special edition of the podcast, we're listening in on the third annual Grand Honors Awards, presented by the National Alumni Association, to celebrate alumni for their dedication to Albany Law School.  Video of the ceremony: https://vimeo.com/461800970 Award Recipients are: Trustees Gold Medal Hon. Randolph F. Treece ’76 Of Counsel, E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy; Magistrate Judge (Ret.), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Distinguished Alumni Award Dale M. Thuillez ’72 Special Counsel, Thuillez, Ford, Gold, Butler & Monroe Donald D. DeAngelis '60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award Thania F. Fernandez ’85 Executive Secretary, New York State Department of Education Outstanding Young Alumni Award Emily D. Chapman ’13 (Drazan) Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Humanitarian Achievement Award M. Sherry Gold and the Gold Family Founding Donor, Barry A. Gold '70 Health Law Clinical Program Endowment Fund

What is it really like to be on the Albany Law School campus right now? Listen to this week's Meet the Students Podcast to hear from 3L Gianni Presciutti as he opens a window for us on the fall 2020 semester. He also talks about some of the organizations he has participated in and what he would tell the pre-law-school Gianni if he had the chance. Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102 Albany Law School Student Ambassadors: https://www.albanylaw.edu/admissions/connect-with-admissions/student-ambassadors Family Violence Litigation Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/family-violence-litigation-clinic Student Organizations: https://www.albanylaw.edu/students/organizations

Reunion 2020 is almost here! The Albany Law School community will come together virtually this year, and today on the podcast we are speaking with the two point people leading Reunion 2020: Geoff Seber, Director of Alumni Engagement and Institutional Events, and Kaitlyn Lounsbury, Director of Annual Giving. Reunion 2020 Page: http://bit.ly/ALSReunion2020 Schedule of Reunion Events: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2758 2020 Giving Competition: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2262 Beating COVID-19 and Optimism in Biotech with David Beier '73: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/working-in-the-white-house-beating-covid-19-and-optimism-in-bio-tech-with-david-beier-73 Prof. Ray Brescia on 'The Future of Change': https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/prof-ray-brescia-the-author-of-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions

The Meet the Students series continues to open the academic year here on the podcast. This week we are speaking with Dr. Michelle Bodden-White, Ed.D., who is a 2L and is working through law school after an extensive and successful career in education. She is also the public relations officer for the Black Law Students Association and a children's book author! Check out her books here: The Arrogant King - https://www.amazon.com/Arrogant-King-Michelle-Bodden-White/dp/0975308963 Obara the Gatekeeper - https://www.amazon.com/Obara-Gatekeeper-Michelle-Bodden/dp/0975308912 Obara and the Merchants - https://www.amazon.com/Obara-Merchants-Michelle-Bodden/dp/0975308904 More: Albany Law Coronavirus updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus Albany Law Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102

In this episode, we are speaking with 3L Kelly Amorim, who recently accepted a judicial clerkship for the State of New Jersey and tells us about the process. She is also the co-chair of Albany Law School's Women's Law Caucus, the secretary of the American Constitution Society, and a research assistant for Prof. Mary Lynch. Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102 About the Women's Law Caucus: A forum for both women and men to discuss contemporary feminist issues, the Women's Law Caucus strives to raise the Albany Law School community's awareness of current legal, political and socioeconomic issues affecting women. Both a resource and support network for women, the caucus sponsors speakers, a career panel, an annual Domestic Violence Vigil and clothing drive and films. American Constitution Society: https://www.acslaw.org/

In this "Meet the Students" episode, we are speaking with 3L Meghna Srikanth, the executive president of the Student Bar Association and the executive editor for symposium for the Albany Law Review. She has also worked closely with the moot court program here at Albany Law. More about the Student Bar Association: http://www.albanylawsba.org/Pages/home.aspx Student organizations at Albany Law School: https://www.albanylaw.edu/students/organizations Albany Law coronavirus updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102